TASTE THE STORY

Human eyes are amazing; with them, one can see the ups and downs of a story from a single image. The ears, can hear the nuances of a story from a melody that has no words. With our hands, we can feel the heart of a story, simply, from how they are held.

Your palate will tell you a story too…

And there is indeed such a story to tell, it’s a rich, layered, and shameful story of banking legend. You will taste the snappy spice of it’s tumultuous turns, and the seductive sweet flavours of greed that paved their way.

You will note the viscosity reminiscent of its outrageous fortune, and a contrite peat of the strangely peaceful quiet that survived it.

Renowned master blenders have purposefully crafted this cohesion of malt whisky spirits, and more, to tell you this story.

Here lies an entire legacy – unashamedly bottled and poised for discovery in just one earnest sip.

CHAPTERS

Chapter I:

Snapfire

spicy sweet

Nose: A hint of smoke and a handful of spice, the scent of a just-lit Havana at the end of a day’s desperate tradingMouth: Toffee-like and heavy, a cloud of eastern spices, the bell ringing in the start of trading on the Tokyo Exchange; dry on the tongue – a trader’s mouth as he watches the ticker plummetFinish: Sweetness arriving late, a volatile stock’s slight revival; scent of incinerated documents; almost irresistible desire to sip againServing suggestion: Perfect with reckless manoeuvers, long gambles, and explosive consequences. Drink alone, if possible.

Chapter II:

Ashes of Disaster

heavy bodied

Nose: Wicked suggestion of burning banknotes, a hint of ripe autumn fruit, about to fallMouth: Smoky, but not overpoweringly so, and then hopeful citrus notes that sing like the green rind of young fruits growing in ash-manured earthFinish: Crisp cinnamon and honey notes, fresh and light as a new beginningServing suggestion: Broach at the start of a journey or long voyage; drink in springtime and early Summer; perfect for the inauguration of new ventures. Drink with company.

Chapter III:

EVERGREEN

fruit forward

Nose: Grass freshly cut from perfectly manicured Long Island mansion lawns; floral notes carried on a breeze to a balcony in the HamptonsMouth: Rich as a Lehman broker, and full as his bill-fold; smooth and complex – an Italian-made woolen suitstrong>Finish: Smooth and well rounded, redolent with the fruits of speculation – and honey collected from brilliantly timed tradesServing suggestion: Perfect for when Fortune is with you and you are riding your luck. Tastes best when you are sitting on top of the world.